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So, you’re learning Arabic—how exciting! Maybe you plan to travel to the Middle East soon or have a Middle Eastern friend you want to impress. Either way, you need to know what “ya allah” and “yallah” mean. Well, you’ve come to the right place! Depending on the context, these phrases can mean different things, varying from expressions of God to telling someone to hurry up. Read on to learn all about this common slang term and how it’s used.
“Ya Allah” Definition
“Ya allah” translates to mean “the Lord” and “yallah” is slang for “oh God” or “oh my God” in Arabic and other Middle Eastern languages. “Ya” is an expressive statement, while “Allah” means God. In Arabic, “ya allah” is pronounced as yā Allah or ya + AL + uh.
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- ↑ https://forward.com/israel/351432/seven-phrases-the-arabic-that-israeli-jews-use-every-day/
- ↑ https://youtu.be/nLcr29IPn2A?t=16
- ↑ https://arabic.fi/letters/74
- ↑ https://www.alislam.org/question/what-allah-mean/
- ↑ https://forward.com/israel/351432/seven-phrases-the-arabic-that-israeli-jews-use-every-day/
- ↑ https://theculturetrip.com/middle-east/united-arab-emirates/articles/15-common-arabic-slang-words-to-help-you-fit-in
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